June 26, 2026 - Hour 1

Segment 1: Why can’t a layperson preach the homily?This week the Vatican officially rejected a request from the German bishops to allow laypeople to preach the homily at Mass. Marcus looks at the liturgical significance of the homily and why it is reserved for the clergy.Segment 2: Fusionism – What it Is and What it Isn’tFusionism is a political philosophy, rooted in the Cold War, that attempts to unite different wings of the Conservative movement. We look at some of its tenants with Dr. Jason Duncan.Segment 3: Is Free Trade Free? (2 segments) So in the last 40 years, we’ve seen the biggest and most meaningful reduction in global inequality that we’ve seen in the whole economic history of the planet. Can we credit globalization with this change? Philip Booth examines the concepts of globalization and free trade within the current political environment. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit avemariapm.substack.com